News of March 2026!
What happened in March 2026 at Phyto-info... we tell you everything!
Hello everyone 🌿
We have all seen the ruins of the Temple of Zeus at least once in a photo, you know those 15 columns standing in the middle of Athens and a 16th lying on the ground, cut into slices… the cream of the Corinthian style. And these columns are topped with capitals adorned with leaves and not just any kind, but those of the bear’s breeches. And yes, the star of ancient architecture might be squatting in your garden right now.
And why did the bear’s breeches become the muse of Callimachus, the inventor of the Corinthian column? Was it revered for its medicinal benefits? Not at all… its entry into history is due to pure chance..
Taking a shortcut through a cemetery, Callimachus was captivated by the grave of a young girl who had left too soon, a grave on which lay a basket of memories protected by a tile and, above all, a somewhat invasive bear’s breeches. By growing all around this basket, the plant unknowingly created the first Corinthian capital in history. Callimachus had just had the idea of the century.
The bear’s breeches is ornamental, but not only that, it is also invasive and medicinal… quite a list of accomplishments for a single plant!
Native to Mediterranean countries, the bear’s breeches, while a source of pride in our gardens, is not only pretty, it is also considered invasive. in many regions of the world. It tends to take up a little too much space at the expense of local plants. If you have one in your garden, don’t hesitate to use it, it will grow back.
And what exactly is it used for? We’re not going to spoil the ending for you… we’ll let you discover its traditional uses directly on our website.
New plant 👏
- Bear’s breeches (Acanthus mollis)
New illustrations 👏
- Raspberry bush (Rubus idaeus)
- Black bramble (Rubus fruticosus)
- Blue bramble (Rubus caesius)
Thanks again to Hélène from the Atelier P’tites Boussoles for the illustrations.
Want to learn more about brambles? Go check out our website to revisit these plants 😊
Workshops 👏
A look back at our March workshop on “powders, capsules and tablets”: a fantastic atmosphere and plenty of good cheer 💊
The next one is coming soon, on to the last workshop in our series of 6, dedicated to “tincture, wine and elixirs”. The workshop is full.
Did you miss the boat? Don’t panic, we adapt to your agenda 🥰 Our workshops can be organized at the time slot of your choice.
Discover all our workshops 😍
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